20 Historic tombs that are still architectural marvels

Near Xi’an, thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots stand guard around the tomb complex of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor. The warriors are not the central burial chamber itself, but they are the most famous evidence of the afterlife machine built around it. Each figure seems individual, which is both magnificent and slightly unnerving. Even in death, Qin wanted an army reporting for duty.